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UnknownLarge Italian Grand Tour Granite "Medici" Lion 19th Century19th century
19th century
$3,250
£2,471.48
€2,850.73
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A$5,095.32
CHF 2,660.55
MX$62,163.21
NOK 33,772.23
SEK 32,047.76
DKK 21,287.94
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19th century grand tour carving of the "Medici" lion. Carved green porphyry granite. This is an unusually large size. Pieces carved porphyry granite are uncommon. It's hardness makes carving very difficult.
not signed . rare. museum paris
- Creation Year:19th century
- Dimensions:Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
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- Condition:There are some chips to the backside. One tooth is chipped.
- Gallery Location:Rochester, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 5200081stDibs: LU1650214716092
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